Founded by Rani Vijaya Devi Kotda Sangani in 1974, IMAS aims to provide a platform for Indian and foreign artists, particularly young and upcoming ones.
BIC’s vision was framed by a group of like-minded civic leaders, educators, professionals, government officials, artists, academics and thinkers, who felt that Bengaluru deserved an institution that encouraged the intellect, facilitated an open dialogue and stimulated the senses.
The BIC platform fosters intellectual activity, dialogue, cultural enterprise and innovation. Over 3,000 quality BIC programs including talks, discussions, performances, film screenings and explorations on varied subjects have been held since inception.
With a view to benefit the larger public purpose, BIC members choose to provide access to its events for non-members on a free of charge basis for all its events.
The Bangalore International Centre (BIC) is structured as a Non-Profit Institution of Members. BIC is registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960. It was founded in November 2005 to enhance dialogue and foster ideas across cultures, religions, regions, societies and economies.
BIC was inaugurated by Former President of India, the Late Abdul Kalam. The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) has hosted BIC since its inception till end 2018.
In 2019, BIC completed the construction of its new building. This 48,000 sq feet, sustainability built premises has been made possible with the generous support from Donors and ~ 1100 Members (Individual, Institution, Corporate).